How long can seeds in the ground remain viable

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How long can seeds in the ground remain viable
« on: May 03, 2021, 11:45 »
It's wet and windy so I've been researching and found a fascinating study of seed viability that is still running today. It was started in 1879!

How long can seeds in the ground remain viable
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Re: How long can seeds in the ground remain viable
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2021, 06:42 »
Looks interesting, will read later.  Am assuming weed seeds last for ever.

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Re: How long can seeds in the ground remain viable
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2021, 09:50 »
Looks interesting, will read later.  Am assuming weed seeds last for ever.
Nothing lasts forever.. but I do reckon some weeds may well make it to the point where the universe becomes cold :)


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